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What is the major action of Tikosyn?
It works by blocking the activity of certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.
What class of drug is dofetilide?
Dofetilide is a class III antiarrhythmic agent (table 1) available for the acute termination of atrial fibrillation or flutter, as well as prevention of atrial fibrillation or flutter recurrence. Dofetilide has also been used in an off-label manner to treat paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias.
What is the half-life of Tikosyn?
Oral bioavailability is unaffected by food or antacid. The terminal half-life of TIKOSYN is approximately 10 hours; steady state plasma concentrations are attained within 2–3 days, with an accumulation index of 1.5 to 2.0. Plasma concentrations are dose proportional.
When should dofetilide be used?
Dofetilide is used to correct irregular heartbeat of patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter to a normal heart rhythm.
Is Tikosyn a good drug?
Effectiveness for converting AFib and atrial flutter to normal sinus rhythm. In clinical trials, Tikosyn was an effective medication to convert AFib or atrial flutter to a normal sinus rhythm. People took Tikosyn or a placebo (treatment with no active drug) twice a day.
What foods to avoid if you have atrial fibrillation?
7 Foods to Avoid When You Have Atrial Fibrillation
- Alcohol. Alcohol tops the list of items to avoid on an atrial fibrillation diet.
- Caffeine.
- Grapefruit.
- Cranberry Juice.
- Asparagus and Leafy Green Vegetables.
- Processed and Salty Foods.
- Gluten.
What are the long term side effects of Tikosyn?
What Are Side Effects of Tikosyn?
- headache,
- dizziness,
- nausea,
- diarrhea,
- stomach pain,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- back pain,
- skin rash, or.
What are the long-term side effects of Tikosyn?